University Foot & Ankle Institute

University Foot & Ankle Institute is a podiatry and foot and ankle surgery group, part of Balance Health, with an office in Santa Monica, California, and other Southern California locations.

Clinicians

• Michael Amedeo, DPM
• Bogdan Grecea, DPM, AACFAS, DABPM
• Akhil Korrapati, DPM
• Alexander Maroshek, DPM
• Hoda Naei, DPM
• Mario Porciello-Donnarumma, DPM

Regenerative treatments offered

• Stem cell therapy — the site states cells are typically derived from the patient’s bone marrow or fat
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Related cartilage procedures listed: BioCartilage for osteochondral lesions and DeNovo cartilage repair

Conditions the practice lists

Osteoarthritis and cartilage damage, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, ankle sprains and other tendon and ligament injuries, and chronic foot or ankle pain.

What to know before you call

• Santa Monica office: (310) 946-0165; group main line (661) 254-0795
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
• On-site X-ray, weight-bearing CT, ultrasound and physical therapy
• Other offices include Sherman Oaks, Valencia (two) and Westlake Village
• Prices and insurance coverage for regenerative treatments are not published

RPG verification notes

• Clinician names listed on the Santa Monica location page
• No FDA statement found on the regenerative service pages
• Prices not published

Last verified by Regen Provider Guide: October 2026. Confirm treatment details, candidacy, insurance coverage and costs directly with the practice. RPG makes no claim about the effectiveness of any treatment.